AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMethane Rules: The EPA is moving to weaken oil-and-gas leak standards, reversing rules expected to cut methane emissions 80% over 14 years. Toxic Exposure: At St. Paul’s largest homeless encampment, soil contamination includes lead, arsenic and mercury; cleanup funding has not been approved. Flood Recovery: New Mexico approved $8.25 million for flood relief and is seeking more federal aid, while Nebraska officials requested federal assistance after October storms. Water Quality: A new study estimates U.S. drinking water may contain more than twice the PFAS levels previously reported; California’s attorney general is also suing Chiquita Canyon Landfill over alleged contamination. Climate Impacts: Colorado’s glaciers thinned sharply in 2026 amid record-low snow and heat, and scientists warn they could soon disappear. Energy and Water: A proposed Texas data center campus says it would rely mainly on natural-gas engines and use water from an existing right, as state officials review grid and water impacts.
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